Huntington, WV weather in October
In October, Huntington sees highs around 69°F and lows around 46°F: mild, with frequent rain. Expect about 10 wet days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 74°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 7:13 pm | 7:55 am / 6:31 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm66°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm62°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Huntington Tri State Airport (7 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 3.0 in; a dry October brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 74°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 64°F
- Wettest October2006: 6.4 in
- Driest October2000: 0.6 in
- Highest reading95°F (October 3, 2019)
- Lowest reading23°F (October 23, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 69°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 46°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 15 | 7 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Concord, NC232 mi · high 74°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Charlotte, NC238 mi · high 73°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Akron, OH190 mi · high 63°F · 12 wet days
How Huntington ranks in October
- Normal high210th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days291st driest of 378
- Comfortable days65th most of 340
What to pack for Huntington in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 26; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 13. All frost dates for Huntington.
Heating and cooling
October has 263 heating degree days and 26 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Huntington in October?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 23°F (October 23, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Huntington in October?
About 10 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (6.4 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Huntington in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Huntington?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Huntington (65 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Huntington Tri State Airport (USW00003860), 7.0 mi WSW of the city center, 824 ft (258 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tri-State/M.j.fergus (724250-03860), 7.0 mi WSW of the city center, 824 ft (258 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.